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Get our Newest Law Guide: A Guide to Real Estate Transactions!A real estate transaction can look straightforward at firs...
09/03/2026

Get our Newest Law Guide: A Guide to Real Estate Transactions!

A real estate transaction can look straightforward at first. Then a title issue appears, there are tenants in the property, or questions come up about access, ownership or closing.

Our guide covers several issues Ontario buyers, sellers and businesses may encounter, including:

🔹 Property title issues
🔹 Easements and rights-of-way
🔹 Buying property with tenants
🔹 Co-owning property with family, friends or business partners
🔹 Commercial real estate due diligence
🔹 Problems that can delay or affect closing

Read the guide here: https://boardwalklaw.ca/law-guides/beyond-the-standard-closing-a-guide-to-real-estate-transactions-in-ontario/

Our team had the privilege to help support North Halton Hospice at this year's Compassion Classic Golf Tournament! This ...
08/28/2026

Our team had the privilege to help support North Halton Hospice at this year's Compassion Classic Golf Tournament! This was a great event for an even better cause!

Empowering Clients. Enriching the Community.

Buying a property? An easement or right-of-way is one detail you’ll want to understand before closing.An easement allows...
08/27/2026

Buying a property? An easement or right-of-way is one detail you’ll want to understand before closing.

An easement allows someone else to use a specific part of a property for a certain purpose. Why does this matter?

📌 An easement may affect where you can build
📌 It could impact a fence, driveway or future renovation
📌 It may continue even after the property changes owners

Having an easement on a property does not necessarily mean there is a problem. The key is knowing what it allows and how it may affect your plans.

Visit our website to learn more:
https://boardwalklaw.ca/easements-and-rights-of-way-in-ontario-what-property-buyers-should-know/

What could be hiding on a property’s title?Before a real estate transaction closes, a title search can reveal registered...
08/20/2026

What could be hiding on a property’s title?

Before a real estate transaction closes, a title search can reveal registered information that buyers and sellers should understand. Some common examples include:

📌 An outstanding mortgage
📌 An easement or right-of-way
📌 Restrictions or other interests on title

A title issue does not always mean the sale cannot go ahead. The key is finding out what is registered, understanding what it means and determining whether anything needs to be addressed before ownership changes hands.

Visit our website to learn more:
https://boardwalklaw.ca/property-title-issues-ontario-buyers-and-sellers-should-know/

Planning for incapacity is an important part of estate planning.In Ontario, financial decisions and personal care decisi...
08/13/2026

Planning for incapacity is an important part of estate planning.

In Ontario, financial decisions and personal care decisions are handled through separate powers of attorney. Having both documents can help ensure someone you trust is able to act on your behalf if needed. Some important considerations include:

• A Continuing Power of Attorney for Property allows someone to manage your financial affairs.
• A Power of Attorney for Personal Care allows someone to make personal care decisions if you become incapable.
• You may appoint the same person or different people for each role.

Read the latest article: https://boardwalklaw.ca/do-i-need-two-powers-of-attorney-in-ontario/

Estate planning is especially important for parents of young children. A well-prepared estate plan can provide guidance ...
08/06/2026

Estate planning is especially important for parents of young children. A well-prepared estate plan can provide guidance about your child's care and help ensure their inheritance is managed according to your wishes.

• Naming a preferred guardian in your will.
• Creating a trust to manage your child's inheritance.
• Choosing an appropriate age for inheritance distributions.

Read the latest article: https://boardwalklaw.ca/estate-planning-for-minor-beneficiaries-in-ontario/

Not every asset requires probate in Ontario. Whether probate is needed depends on factors such as ownership, beneficiary...
07/30/2026

Not every asset requires probate in Ontario. Whether probate is needed depends on factors such as ownership, beneficiary designations, and the policies of financial institutions.

Understanding these differences can help families better prepare for estate administration. Some important points include:

• Assets held solely in the deceased's name often require probate.
• Jointly owned property may transfer directly to the surviving owner.
• Business interests and real estate may require additional review.

Read the latest article: https://boardwalklaw.ca/which-assets-require-probate-in-ontario/

Should you appoint joint executors in your will?Naming more than one executor can provide shared support and oversight, ...
07/23/2026

Should you appoint joint executors in your will?

Naming more than one executor can provide shared support and oversight, but it can also create challenges if the individuals are unable to work together. Choosing the right people is just as important as deciding how many to appoint.

Some important considerations include:

• Joint executors can share responsibilities.
• Disagreements may delay estate administration.
• Naming an alternate executor can help if someone is unable or unwilling to act.

Read the latest article: https://boardwalklaw.ca/the-pros-and-cons-of-naming-joint-executors-in-your-will/

Estate planning is about preparing for the future and ensuring your wishes are clearly documented.A well-prepared estate...
07/16/2026

Estate planning is about preparing for the future and ensuring your wishes are clearly documented.

A well-prepared estate plan can help protect your loved ones, reduce uncertainty, and provide guidance during difficult times.

Some key elements of an estate plan include:

• A will that outlines how your estate should be distributed
• Powers of attorney for property and personal care
• Choosing the right estate trustee
• Regularly reviewing your plan after major life changes

Whether you're buying a home, starting a family, or planning for the future, estate planning is an important step.

Read the latest guide:
https://boardwalklaw.ca/law-guides/the-practical-guide-to-estate-planning-in-ontario/

Many people assume their assets will automatically go to their loved ones if they pass away without a will.In Ontario, w...
07/09/2026

Many people assume their assets will automatically go to their loved ones if they pass away without a will.

In Ontario, when someone dies without a valid will, the law determines how their estate is distributed. This can create uncertainty for family members and may result in additional court involvement.

• Ontario law determines who inherits the estate.
• Common-law partners do not automatically inherit.
• Delays, additional costs, and family disputes can arise.

Planning ahead with a will can help ensure your wishes are clearly documented and carried out. Read the latest article:
https://boardwalklaw.ca/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will-in-ontario/

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